Moving and Handling Trainer

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Moving and Handling Trainer to assist in providing expert training on moving and handling. This part-time role supports the Moving and Handling Advisory Service and promotes safety across the Trust. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and be physically fit for equipment demonstrations. The position comes with extensive benefits including flexible working, professional development, and a generous leave scheme. Diversity in hiring is encouraged.

Benefits

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Professional development through training programmes

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and ability to use a car for work or lease vehicle.
• Complies with Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) and undergoes necessary pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Support MHAS with expert training on moving and handling.
• Develop moving and handling services and deliver clinical practice.
• Lead with compassionate and inclusive leadership.

Skills

Good communication skills

Physical fitness for demonstrations

Job description

Job Overview

Moving and Handling Trainer – Trustwide – Part time or Job share. An exciting opportunity for Band 5 Healthcare professionals to assist in the provision of an expert, specialised Manual Handling service. This role supports the Moving and Handling Advisory Service (MHAS) by delivering training, advice and support on moving and handling people and objects across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Support MHAS by providing expert training, advice and support on moving and handling.
• Help develop moving and handling services and deliver exemplary clinical practice that reduces incidents and promotes safety.
• Lead with compassionate, inclusive leadership, engaging, enabling and empowering others, coaching for ownership of learning and quality improvement, and facilitating collaboration across teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid driving licence and ability to use a car for work or a Trust personal lease vehicle.
• Physically fit to perform equipment demonstrations and manoeuvres.
• Good communication skills.
• Complies with Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) and undergoes necessary pre-employment checks.
• Pay own DBS certification if required (salary deduction from first pay).
• Eligible overseas workers may be sponsored under the Trust’s sponsor licence (subject to UKVI eligibility).
• Applicants with disabilities, Armed Forces members, BAME, LGBT+ or other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply under the Trust’s interview guarantee scheme.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

We recognise the value of diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly BAME, LGBT+, disabled people, and members of the Armed Forces. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and has a Gold award from the Defence Recognition Scheme.

Benefits

• Extensive staff health and well‑being programme, including access to the Wellbeing Hub.
• Staff network groups providing support and connection.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Access to a lease car and home electronics scheme (qualifying criteria applies).
• Opportunities for professional development through extensive training programmes.
• Salary sacrifice savings scheme via Northumberland Community Bank.